Child Neuropsychology: Assessment and Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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During the past decade, significant advances have been made in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, resulting in a considerable impact on conceptualization, diagnostics, and practice. The second edition of Child Neuropsychology: Assessment and Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders brings readers up to speed clearly and authoritatively, offering the latest information on neuroimaging technologies, individual disorders, and effective treatment of children and adolescents. Starting with the basics of clinical child neuropsychology and functional anatomy, the authors present a transactional framework for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. The book carefully links structure and function—and behavioral and biological science—for a more nuanced understanding of brain development and of pathologies as varied as pervasive developmental disorders, learning disabilities, neuromotor dysfunction, seizure disorders, and childhood cancers. This volume features a range of salient features valuable to students as well as novice and seasoned practitioners alike, including: Overview chapters that discuss the effects of biogenic and environmental factors on neurological functioning. New emphasis on multicultural/cross-cultural aspects of neuropsychology and assessment. Brand new chapters on interpretation, neuropsychological assessment process, and report writing. An integrative model of neurological, neuroradiological, and psychological assessment and diagnosis. Balanced coverage of behavioral, pharmacological, and educational approaches to treatment. Case studies illustrating typical and distinctive presentations and successful diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention. Important practice updates, including the new HIPAA regulations. Child Neuropsychology, 2nd Edition, is vital reading for school, clinical child, and counseling psychologists as well as neuropsychologists. The book also provides rich background and practical material for graduate students entering these fields. Front Matter....Pages i-xx Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Introduction to Child Clinical Neuropsychology....Pages 3-23 Functional Neuroanatomy....Pages 25-46 Development in the CNS....Pages 47-64 Electrophysiological and Neuroimaging Techniques in Neuropsychology....Pages 65-85 Front Matter....Pages 87-87 Integrating Neurological, Neuroradiological, and Psychological Examinations in Neuropsychological Assessment....Pages 89-103 Neuropsychological Domains of Functioning....Pages 105-126 The Neuropsychological Assessment Process....Pages 127-149 Neuropsychological Assessment Approaches and Diagnostic Procedures....Pages 151-178 Front Matter....Pages 179-179 Neuropsychological Correlates of Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders: Disruptive Behavior Disorders....Pages 181-224 Neuropsychological Correlates of Childhood and Adolescent Internalized Disorders: Mood and Anxiety Disorders....Pages 225-248 Autistic Spectrum Disorders....Pages 249-273 Language-Related and Learning Disorders....Pages 275-327 Metabolic, Biogenetic, Seizure, and Neuromotor Disorders of Childhood....Pages 329-361 Acquired Neurological Disorders and Diseases of Childhood....Pages 363-394 Childhood Cancer....Pages 395-410 Front Matter....Pages 411-411 Neuropsychological Intervention and Treatment Approaches for Childhood and Adolescent Disorders....Pages 413-433 Pediatric Psychopharmacological and Combined Interventions....Pages 435-452 Erratum....Pages E1-E1 Back Matter....Pages 453-487